State data · week of 2026-08-29
Alaska: VA Claims Backlog
Claims filed by veterans with a Alaska address, how many are pending, how many have crossed VA's 125-day backlog line, and how fast they're moving. Refreshed weekly from VBA's own workbook.
By Mario Bailey, U.S. Air Force veteran · current Air National Guard member. Data updated 2026-08-29.
Pending claims
2,196
Backlog (>125 days)
287
% over 125 days
13.1%
Avg days pending
69.45 days
Completed FYTD
8,289
How Alaska compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.1% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 62.4 days. For Alaska veterans, 13.1% of pending claims are in backlog, a larger share than the national figure. State is based on the address on the claim; the National Work Queue means the office working a claim may be anywhere in the country.
By special mission
| Mission | Pending | Backlog | Avg days pending | Completed FYTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compensation | 2,144 | 281 | 69.55 | 7,760 |
| Pension | 14 | 4 | 100.71 | 152 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 38 | 2 | 52.63 | 377 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 2,196 | 287 | 69.45 | 8,289 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-09-08 · report through 2026-08-29